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Everybody asks questions, it's how we learn...Here are answers to some of the frequently asked questions that we repeatedly hear at Lindy's Cakes. Take a look to see if we've answered your burning baking or cake decorating question! Another good place to look for answers, especially if it's a 'how to' question, is in our Free Tutorial category.

What is Gum Tragacanth?

7th September 2009 by Lindy Smith

what is gum tragacanth

When demonstrating I am often asked to explain the difference between the gums we cake decorators use. When making modelling paste I prefer to use gum tragacanth rather than its synthetic substitute CMC. Basically, because gum tragacanth gives me a firmer paste and I find it easier to work with. How to use Gum Tragacanth […]

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Filed Under: FAQ Tagged With: Clear gel, Clear set gel, CMC, Gum tragacanth, Tylose

How do I change cake recipe quantities?

27th July 2009 by Lindy Smith

How to change cake recipe quantities by Lindy Smith

I keep being asked how to adapt or scale a cake recipe quantities to bake a larger or smaller cake. It’s not difficult and instructions are given in some of my cake decorating books! Below, however, is the chart you will need if you are up for the maths! If not see my alternative approach […]

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Filed Under: FAQ, Tips Tagged With: baking cakes, baking tips, recipe quantities, scaling cake recipes

How do I make stencils fit my cake?

20th May 2009 by Lindy Smith

I love using cake decorating stencils they are so quick and easy to use. I first came across culinary stencils in Florida last year at the ICES convention, I saw them being demonstrated and I’ve been hooked ever since. The easiest way to use stencils is on a flat surface, however, once you have practised a […]

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Tips for Baking Mini Fruit Cakes

19th May 2009 by Lindy Smith

Tips for baking mini fruit cakes by Lindy Smith

Contrary to popular opinion, many people do like fruit cake and it’s not just the older generation. Fruit cake is one of my favourite cakes, as it is my 14-year-old sons! The secret, I think, is to have a really good recipe – try the one in my ‘Contemporary Cake Decorating Bible’ book, it often […]

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Why do my cakes sink in the middle?

13th May 2009 by Lindy Smith

Why do my cakes sink in the middle?

“Why do my cakes sink in the middle?” is a question I’m often asked. Cakes usually sink when the cake batter is not completely cooked. Everyone’s ovens are different so you need to find the optimum baking time for your own oven. Towards the end of baking, test the cake repeatedly to see if it […]

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How do I make Sugarpaste?

18th April 2009 by Lindy Smith

Sugarpaste recipe - make your own paste

“Lindy, do you have a sugarpaste recipe?” This is a question I am always being asked by my students. Sugarpaste also referred to as rolled fondant or ready roll icing, is available from supermarkets and cake decorating suppliers in many countries of the world. However, not everyone likes what is available to them and many countries […]

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Filed Under: FAQ, Sugar Recipes, Tips Tagged With: Recipe, rolled fondant, sugarpaste

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